Does the 2006 Ford Freestar have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Ford Freestar, the most recent reported on March 7, 2013 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Freestar?

Owners have filed 356 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (254 complaints), followed by electrical system (40).

How many 2006 Ford Freestar complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 356 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Ford Freestar recalls and problems

2 recalls and 356 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Ford Freestar.

recalls

356

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Ford Freestar recalls

Seats

NHTSA campaign 13V081000 · reported March 7, 2013 · Ford Motor Company · 196,667 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.
The risk: In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA campaign 06V069000 · reported March 9, 2006 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 12,728 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.
The risk: In the event of a liftgate strut malfunction, the liftgate can fall freely with no prior warning. Anyone standing beneath the liftgate may be injured if the liftgate falls.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. The recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train254
Electrical system40
Engine31
Vehicle speed control19
Unknown or other13
Seats12
Engine and engine cooling8
Service brakes8
Fuel/propulsion system7
Seat belts6

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 17, 2026 · Seat belts
I purchased a 2006 Ford Freestyle which currently has an open safety recall for 3rd Row Seat Latch Striker Corrosion Repair. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership to have the recall repaired. The dealership confirmed the recall but days later informed me that the necessary parts are no longer available and that they…

Feb 27, 2025 · Electrical system · fire reported
The alternator caught on fire and burned alternator wring harness.

Feb 18, 2025 · Electrical system · 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer failed to function as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…

Feb 9, 2024 · Power train
My Ford Freestar without warning or anything just wouldn’t go after stopping at a stop sign. It was like it was stuck in neutral. But it was in drive. In 2003 and 2004 there was a recall on the transmission. My van is a 2005 but the transmission was manufactured in 2004. Which is one of the years that was recalled so…

Oct 12, 2023 · Power train · 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost all motive power and would not shift to any gear other than park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired…

Freestar model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2004	4	1,227	16	14
2005	3	886	8	2
2006	2	356	3	4
2007	1	64	2	1

Across all years, the 2004 Freestar has the most complaints (1,227). All Ford Freestar years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Ford Freestar have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Ford Freestar, the most recent reported on March 7, 2013 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Freestar?: Owners have filed 356 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (254 complaints), followed by electrical system (40).
How many 2006 Ford Freestar complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 356 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 17, 2026.